Exploring The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

Mathilda, a woman dissatisfied with her modest life, receives an invitation to a prestigious ball. She borrows a necklace from her wealthy friend, Madame Forestier, to fit in with the elite. After a successful night, she discovers the necklace is lost. Mathilda and her husband replace it with a costly replica, plunging them into debt for ten years. In the end, Mathilda learns the original necklace was a fake, worth only a fraction of the replacement cost.

What was Mathilda's main source of unhappiness?

• Her job

• Her social status

• Her family's wealth

• Her lack of beauty

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Why did Mathilda's husband bring home an invitation?

• To surprise her with a vacation

• To take her to a fancy dinner

• To attend a ball at the Ministry

• To visit a museum

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What did Mathilda borrow from her friend for the ball?

• A handbag

• A pair of shoes

• A necklace

• A dress

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How did Mathilda feel at the ball?

• Angry and upset

• Bored and tired

• Elegant and joyful

• Nervous and shy

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What happened to the necklace after the ball?

• It was stolen

• It was lost

• It was broken

• It was returned

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What did Mathilda and her husband do to replace the lost necklace?

• They asked for help from friends

• They sold their house

• They borrowed money

• They bought a new one

How long did it take Mathilda and her husband to repay their debt?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

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What did Mathilda discover about the necklace at the end?

• It was broken

• It was a fake

• It was worth a fortune

• It was stolen

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How did Mathilda's life change after losing the necklace?

• She became wealthy

• She got a new job

• She moved to another city

• She lived in poverty

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What was the value of the original necklace?

• 500 francs

• 1000 francs

• 5000 francs

• 10000 francs

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